ian

It is that time of year again, when BeerTech Racing needs to stat planning for the 24 Hours of Lemons (Southeast version). And I was wondering if anyone had a car in NC area that might be used as a canidate, P-Car would be nice, but I am willing to consider other options (given that my friends all race Spec E30, a BMW would fit the filling as well).

For those not familiar with the LeMons: http://www.24hoursoflemons.com/




318is from last year:

xsboost90

i will actually have an 86 n/a that i may enter in the Lemons next year- guy from indiana is interested in starting a team to compete- i'll let you know if he passes though. I have the car and the paint- just need some safety gear....

TNT25169

I will be competing in the 24 hrs of lemons in the Detroitish region. There are talks that it will be moved to an actual race track this year in Ohio instead of toledo speedway. Possibly Nelsons Ledges? We ran a 97 jetta this past summer and finished second in Toledo. I've been checking craigs list so far I have 2 candidates at my shop.

knfeparty

Well I have a nice manual 89 corolla that I rallycrossed once, but I think the rings/valves are burned.

Let me know how the team develops; I'm in NC, I'm an engineer, and I've got some tools and can do some solidworks stuff if we need it.

Lemming

I may have a team for the SE race as well, in a 944. Are you running the spring or fall race?

theykallmekem

ohh man you guys are super lucky to go, let alone participate in this race !!! i would love to go and watch and maybe one day race, good luck guys !!

TNT25169

You should get in on it somewhere. Find some friends, find a cheap car and figure it all out. A lot of the drivers in the race are not "racers" I think total cost per person for our team including the car ended up being around $600. I borrowed nomex from a friend and we spent almost $200 on food and beverages for crew and drivers. It was a lot of fun for not a whole lot of money. You don't need a racing license either. I highly recommend it.

ian

We are planning on running both races, Spring for sure, and then fall if I have any money left after my wedding in July.

I am guessing the team will find another E30 to run, we found a free 944 but it is far to nice to go into the LeMons.

theykallmekem

your lieing, NO RACE LISCENCE ???!!!! and i have some friends (lol). i will definatly look more into this. but i have no track experience, ive done parade laps and been spectator on like a few tracks (englishtown) but thats all. thank you again

TNT25169

Prior to this I has auto-crossed a bunch of times and done a few track days and drivers ed schools. If you don't have a competition license, it's an extra $50 per person with one for your entry fee and that's it. Half of my team had competition licenses and the other half paid. It seemed to be the same on most of the other teams as well, one "racer" with or without a license and some friends who are interested in the event. I started out first for our team to ease myself into the situation with the cars moving at a slow pace but after the first 2 laps of playing it cool, the nervousness wore off and I started passing people and making moves. It's best to have some knowledge and some experience driving but there were some drivers that I don't think had ever even seen a real race. It's cheap and it's fun. If the car gets dinged up, it doesn't matter because it's cheap. The goal is to finish. Before and after pics...

ausgeflippt951

www.sternbergring.com

This is our 1986 MR2. We had initially planned on competing in Thunderhill this month but given that there were over 200 applicants, we got canned.

So we're lookin' to do the race in Texas in March/April (can't remember exactly).

V2Rocket

does that VW have bunting?

TNT25169

Bunting? I'm guessing you mean our "aero skirts" like mario andretti had on his John Player Special Lotus.

bbourdon

Was that a VR6?

ian

It is a 4 lug Mark III VM, so that would mean it was the 2.0L NA.